Japanese Crochet Doily Book

I just got a new Japanese Crochet Doily Books.  One is mainly are Pineapple Doilies, the other one is "motifs doilies".  They both are very beautiful books.  The patterns are very unique and gorgeous.  The best part about these two doilies is that they have crochet charts.  I love crochet doilies, but I hate reading instructions, because they always confuse me.  With crochet chart, it is so much easier.

Also, there are not too many "motif doilies" and "pineapple doilies" books in US.  I really love to do motif doilies, because they are very small, it doesn't really take much time to do it.  I have 3 years old boy, I really don't have too much time that I can sit down and crochet without interruption.  So crochet motif doilies are perfect for me, I can crochet one small motif one at time.

Anyway, let review the books.  These books are available at my Etsy store.

40 Classic Motif Doilies:
 

40 Classic Doilies Motif Patterns Japanese Crochet Book

Total 40 Patterns

This is my favorite

Aren't they beautiful?

40 Classic Doilies Motif Patterns

This is the Pineapple Doilies Book:

Crochet Pineapple Doilies Book - Japanese Crochet Book

Color Fun Japanese Crochet Book

I just ordered 21 different Japanese Craft Books from distributor in Hong Kong.  I will list a couple books a day at my Etsy store.  Here is my Etsy store.  They are in Chinese, but it is licensed by Japanese Publisher, it is exactly as same as Japanese Version.

This is one of my favorite crochet books, it called Color Fun Crochet Knit, it is so colorful, cheerful, cute and stylish.  Total 27 projects. (include both crochet and knitting projects)

Color Fun Crochet and Knit - Japanese Crochet Knit Book

Projects:
Afghan
purses
scalf
shawl
hat
cushion
hanger cover
shoes
socks
coaster
hair accessories
doggie sweater
pot holder
coaster
jar cover
lamp shade.... 

Granny Square/ motif Afghan

Purse

Coin Purse and Scalf

Shawl

 

I really love this book.  All patterns are in Japanese Crochet Chart, very easy to follow.  I love to read chart, it is hard for me to read written instruction.  

I will upload more books soon. 

Crochet Motif from Japanese Crochet Motif Book

Bought the Japanese Crochet Motif 300 Book for a while, finally I have time to crochet one of the motifs, there are so many motifs I wanted to try, it was a hard decision to pick which one to crochet.  :)

I plan to use the motifs to crochet a bolero or cardigan, so I found this one, I think it will look to be a bolero or cardigan.  The yarn I used is Elann Baby Cashmere which is fingering yarn, it is so soft, I really enjoy crocheting with it.

The finished size (after block) is about 4.5" x 4.5".  It is a perfect size, I will need 4 motifs for the width and I am thinking 4 - 5 motifs for the length, not sure how long do I want my bolero or cardigan.

I don't think I would start the bolero until I finish my pineapple vest, my pineapple vest is about 2/3 done, hopefully, I would finish by the end of Sept.  I have been very busy with my website, crochet and taking a toddler.

Here is the pic of my motif:

It is #57 in the book.

The motif is from this pretty "Japanese motif and edging 300".

If you are interested in buying this book: Motif and Edging 300 Patterns, I still have one extra copy to sell.
Please visit my NameThatCandy Etsy Store.

Japanese Crochet Book - Motifs and Edging 300 Patterns

This is the best Crochet Motifs Book ever, it is like "Stitch Dictionary", it has 300 different motifs and edgings patterns.  You can use any of these patterns to design your own garments, purses, bags, shawls etc.  All patterns come with charts, so it is easy to follow.  I have so many ideas for my next (and next several) project.  If you love motifs, you will love this book.

It is available at my Etsy store.

Here is the pics: